Za’tar Chicken Skewers with Lemon and Parsley Dressing

Za’tar Chicken Skewers with Lemon and Parsley Dressing

Ingredients:

4 chicken fillets, each sliced into 3 or 4 strips 

1 tbsp za’tar seasoning (available in spice section of most supermarkets)

Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

1-2 tbsp freshly chopped lemon thyme/parsley (or dried)

1-2 tbsp olive oil

Garlic, chopped (optional)

Dressing:

250ml natural yoghurt

2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped

1 lemon, zested and juiced

Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method:

First if using wooden skewers remember to soak in some boiling water at least 1 hour before using. 

Mix the Za’Tar, thyme, parsley, garlic, salt and pepper in a wide bowl.  Now coat each fillet on each side with the mixture and place in a bowl in the fridge to marinate. (Remember to lift out an hour prior to cooking to bring to room temperature.) 

To cook:thread each little strip of chicken onto a wooden skewer  place on the BBQ and cook for 3-4 minutes each side.  OR middle of a preheated oven 180 C fan/200C/Gas 6 or AGA on the floor of the Roasting Oven and cook for 7 minutes each side or until brown but not burnt, the chicken should be very moist.

To make the dressing;

Mix the yoghurt, parsley, lemon zest and juice together and add the salt and pepper to taste.   Serve drizzled over the cooked chicken or in a separate sauceboat.  You might find you need to make more, as it is very addictive!